Rita J. Tarmann
June 4, 1939 ~ October 17, 2011
Age 72 of Toluca, IL, died on October 17, 2011 at the Heartland Care Center in Henry, IL. Rita was born June 4, 1939, the daughter of Harry E. and the late Doris M. Cofoid. She was a proud 1957 graduate of Tonica High School. On November 1, 1958, she was united in marriage to Wayne M. Tarmann. Rita will be remembered as a loving wife, giving mother and homemaker for her family. Rita will be deeply missed by her husband of 52 years, Wayne; her five sons, Joel (Kim) Tarmann of Minonk, Clark (Dianne) Tarmann of Minonk, Timothy (Darla) Tarmann of Cambridge, MN, Todd Tarmann of Seattle, WA and Eric (Sherry) Tarmann of Toluca; grandchildren, Kelby Tarmann, Kinsly Tarmann, Kyron Tarmann, Patrick Tarmann, Kristine Tarmann, Jennith (Joe) Poferl, Dane Tarmann, Maranda Tarmann and Jerica Tarmann; great grandson, Jasper Timothy Poferl; father, Harry Cofoid; brother, Dr. Paul (Pam) Cofoid; sister Lisa (Bob) Miller; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM on Thursday, October 20th at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 336 West Fourth Street, Minonk, IL. A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Friday, October 21st at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Minonk, ILwith visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. Interment will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Tonica, IL. Memorials preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Heartland Care Center. Local funeral arrangements are being handled by Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin, IL 309-346-2176
A favorite photo of Rita at age four.
Rita Jeanne Cofoid Class of 1957
Rita and Wayne
Rita and Wayne on Rita’s 19th birthday.
Our deepest sympathy Tim on the loss of your dear mother. Since you are like family to us, and shared our sorrow with us recently after the death of our dad, we feel your pain and send hugs and condolences on behalf of the family.
Thinking of you, Tim. These are special times for families and regardless of who we are, these are tuff times to bare. This is what “community caring” is about!